Ganja La Pass Trek - 12 Days

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Duration
12 Days

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Cost per Person
US$ 1200

Discounted Price for Group
  • No. Of Person Per Person
  • 1 $1280
  • 2 - 5 $1260
  • 6-10 $1240
  • 10 & Above $1200

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Trip Facts

  • Destination : Nepal
  • Activity : Langtang Region Trekking
  • Duration : 12 Days
  • Trip Difficulty : Challenging
  • Group size : 1-30 Pax
  • Accommodation : Hotel/Lodge/Tea House/camping
  • Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Transportation : Bus/Car/Taxi
  • Trip starting point : Syabrubesi
  • Trip Ending point : Sundarijal
  • Trip Altitude : 5120 Metres

Best season : March, April and May & September, October and November

Highlights

  • Scenic Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi.
  • Visit Langtang village.
  • See the divers and landscapes.
  • Ancients Buddhist Monastery and Cheese factory at Kyanjin Gompa.
  • Hiking to Kyanjin Ri or Tserko Ri.
  • Ganja La Pass (5120meters).
  • Wildlife Animals Like; Red Pandas, Musk Deer, Snow-Leopards, Bears, Mountains Goats, Himalayan Thars and Langur, etc.

Benefits

  • Airport transportation on arrival and departure days (our staff will do pick you up and drop you off).
  • Arrangement Trekking equipment such as the Sleeping bags and down jackets (if you do not have own) its rental included if needs.
  • First Aid Kit Medical.
  • Trip Route Map, Outline itinerary and printed (Himalayan Local Guide Pvt. Ltd) Hiking T-shirt.
  • We provide an Oximeter to measure your Oxygen and Pulse at high altitude sickness to find out the accurate your health Condition when you are in the Himalaya.

Trip Overview

Trekking to Ganja La Pass is one of the most challenging trips in the Langtang Valley region. Langtang Ganja La Pass (5120m) Journeying, adventurers can enjoy antique Buddhist monasteries. It is one of the most important parts of different trips close to the Kathmandu Valley. This trip offers the opportunity to discover the Tibetan and Tamang villages; and Himalayan Glaciers.

 

The Ganja La Pass Trek is not easy yet rewarding because of the dramatic nature's sight and Tibetan tribe cultures. The Langtang Valley region has such dense forests; Landscapes it's an exciting place to travel. A few days' travels on the lower Himalayas side and opportunities to explore the Himalayan Icy masses, hiking to Kyanjin Ri and Tserko Ri for magical sunrise view with All Himalayas ranges.

 

The Langtang Valley with Ganja La Pass trek Itinerary begins with a picturesque drive from the capital city of Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, a 7 to 8-hour drive. Then after the trial lead, we head to the exciting Langtang valley, where we journey to Lama Hotel and follow to Langtang town through the traditional and culturally rich Langtang village. Our journey continued; to Kyanjin Gompa, and we climbed to Kyanjin Ri and Tserko Ri. From the top, on the off chance that the sky is blue. We will see the Wonderful all-encompassing perspective on Langtang II, Langtang Lirung, Yala Peak, Dorje Lakpa, Nayakang, and many more peaks. Additionally, we can investigate the Langtang Lirung Glacial mass and riverside valley.

 

After visiting Kyanjin Ri and Tserko Ri. The journey continues to Ganja La Phedi and crosses; the Ganja La Pass (5120meters) top. The trip turns difficult as the high a rise. When we reach the highest point of the Ganga La Pass, we will see all the Himalayas views of Langtang II, Langtang Lirung, and Shishapangma in Tibet peak, which is a beautiful perspective. After we are grateful for there, our journey continues to diving Yak Kharka and proceeds to Tarke Gyang most incredible place where we can take pleasure in with nature view and local culture. Further trek, we will continue to Sermatang of the typical villages, where we can require not' many hours on there for exploring; the old Buddhist monastery, town, and stupa. We journey to Melamchi Bazaar, and the following day early morning, we will drive back to Kathmandu.

 

Internet (Wi-Fi or Data):

 

You can get internet in the same place; they have Wifi. However, you must pay a few Nepali Rupees or, you can use data via Ncell SIM and NTC SIM cards, which you can buy in Kathmandu. If you want to buy a Nepali SIM card, it requires a photocopy of your passport and pp size photos as well.

 

How difficult is the Ganja La Pass trek?

 

Langtang Valley and Ganja La Pass Trek is Nepal's favored trekking destination in the Himalayas; it is a difficult trip in the Langtang region. Most trekkers/adventurers with healthy and sensible actual wellness will need to complete this program without concern, and no previous journeying experience is required. Also, this outing arrives at rises higher than 5,000 meters, and it's vital to drink a lot of water and set a lot of rest to allow your body to change normally to the extended altitude. As always, your trekking guide will take care of your adjustment and ensure you enjoy a safe and rewarding trip to the Ganja La Pass Nepal Himalayas region.

 

As we are Providing; if you are looking for a better challenge or If you like to Spend a few more days in the Nepal Himalayas, Himalayan Local Guide Pvt. Ltd is conceited to present a host of alternative routes for you to think about. Travelers/Trekkers extra time to additional will find our Trip packages to Ganja La Pass Trek,  Langtang Valley TrekLangtang Gosaikunda Short TrekTamang Heritage Trail TrekLangtang Gosaikunda Helambu TrekGosaikunda Lake Trek.

Trip Itinerary

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  • 7/8 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • Bus
  • 1462 m

After an early morning breakfast, we will start our scenic drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi by local bus sharing with other peoples.  It takes around 7/8 hours; reach to Syabrubesi after then we will stay overnight at Lodge.

  • 6/7 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 2450 m

Today is our first day journey, for the trip route, we will cross the Bhote Koshi River and Langtang valley Khola after then we will follow the langtang valley khola river side through the lush green forest and terraced fields. We passing the delightful landscape, pine and rhododendron forest, hills, waterfalls, we trek continue to ascending and descending reach to Pairo, this place has two hotel we can have just few hours to break and having tea, again we will climb to dense forest, chance to see the including; Monkeys, Read panda, Musk deer, and many different kinds of wilds birds, we will enjoy with nature jungle, wilds animals then we continue to reach the Bamboo. Where we will have lunch break at there, after finish the delicious lunch, we will climb uphill to cross the suspension bridge, climbing steeply reach to Rimche Danda from here, we will have to walk reach to Lama Hotel it will takes around 10 to 15 minutes, overnight at Lodge.

  • 6/7 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 3560 m

Today we will continue to walk along the river side through a lush green landscape aw we uphill through the pine and rhododendron forests. On the way, we will be able to see the white snow-capped peaks beckoning us forward. Finally, the narrow langtang River valley widens out at Ghoda Tabela, where the small restaurant at there for lunch and tea break place. After we trek continue to passing the Thangshep village and reach to Langtang Village overnight at Lodge.

  • 2/3 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 3870 m

Today will be our short and exciting day, after the breakfasts we trek continue to our gradual ascent as we passes through the small deserted village and meadows. This valley offers the an amazing panoramic mountains view of Langtnag II, Langtang Lirung, Tserko Ri, Dorje Lakpa himal and many more white snow-capped mountains. The trekking route goes to along the flat and gradually up and we will cross the suspension bridge then we will reach to Kyanjin Gompa where we can explore the ancient Buddhist Monastery and Yak Cheese factory.

  • 4/5 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • Hiking
  • 3870 m

Today will be more an exciting day, we have two hiking place on there, 1st Kyanjin Ri 2nd Tserko Ri, you will have to choose one, if we hike to Kyanjin Ri we will hike to ascend, it will takes around 2/3 hours to reach the view point of Kyanjin Ri and back to hotel it will take around 1 hours, from there if the blue sky we will be able to catch the beautiful sunrise with mountain views of Langtang II, langtang Lirung, Yala Peak, Dorje Lakpa and many more white snow-capped mountains.

 Option No: 2 if we go hiking to tserko Ri, we will ascend reach to Tserko Ri 3/4 hours and back to hotel it will takes 2/3 hours. And while we arrived in hotel we will have lunch break after then we can go to explore the village, cheese factory and ancient Buddhist monastery, back to hotel. 

  • 5/6 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Camping/Tent
  • Walking
  • 4320 m

Today our journey to Ganja La Phedi, will be more fantastic, first we cross the river and enter the Nepalese national flower of rhododendron forests. We being in high an elevation, our trek become the more challenging and difficulty. During the winter’s season, because of the lot of snow it may take longer to trek, then we will reach to Yak Kharka, we will stay on the tent.

  • 6/7 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Tent
  • walking
  • 5120 m

We will start an early in the morning, trekking to Ganja la pass, will be a more challenging trek as it is one of the difficult passes to cross the being in a high an elevation and also, it is generally covered with snow through the year. Ganja la Pass is located rocky wreckage and thus gives delightful view of the mountains ranges. As challenging trek is, it is likewise rewarding with the loveliness as you be surprised. After taking in the view, we will descend to keldang, we will stay on the camping.

  • 5/6 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Tent
  • walking
  • 4000 m

After we enjoy the Ganja la high passes, then we trek descending to Dukpu, the trail becomes easier to pass. We will trek through so many forests and fields. It will takes around 5 to 6 hours reach to Dikpu, we will stay overnight at Tent.

 

  • 5/6 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 2600 m

After the delicious breakfast, we trek descending to TarkeGhyang village. On the way we will see more grassland and will be nearing to small villages. The trekking trail finally becomes easier to walking through. At this point, pleasure for the nature and culture will be accepted as it will be more fun.

  • 4/5 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 2235 m

Today will be pleasant day; the trekking route will take us through dense forests, streams, and waterfalls, which have a spectacular vista. As we trek, we will be coming across many villages between old and the Sherpa village of Ganguly. From Gangyul, we will reach to Sermanthang, it is a stunning settlement with ancient Buddhist monasteries.  While we reach to this village we will go to explore the Buddhist monasteries and Typical village, then we will stay overnight at Lodge.

  • 4/5 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 860 m

After enjoying the peaceful morning breakfast, we start our trek, descending the beautiful valley to the Melamichi Bazzar, on the way we will see the terraced fields and an amazing landscape, then we trek continue to downhill and reach to Melamchi Bazzar, we will stay overnight at lodge.

Today is our last day, we will return to the beautiful city of Kathmandu. The scenic route follows first along the Melamchi Khola offering lovely views of the nature scenery and farmland. The drive back to Kathmandu, it will take around five hours.

 

Cost Includes

  • International Airport to Hotel and Airport Pick up and drop by private car / van / Jeep / Hiace depend on the Group Size.
  • Transportation service from Kathmandu – Syabrubesi by Bus.
  • Sundarijal to kathmandu by Car or Van.
  • All Meals on full Board basis BLD (Italian, Chinese, Indian, Nepali and many European delicious food lunches, dinner and breakfast) Choose by menu.
  • Three times Cup of tea and coffee on your choice in every meal time.
  • All necessary Entry fee including Langtang National Park permit and Tims Card (Trekking Information Management System).
  • Himalayan Local Guide team, Professional Honest, strong and Government trained English speaking Guide, His salary, three times the meals, Insurance and equipments, etc.
  • Himalayan experienced strong and honest porters during the trek (2 Clients for 1 Porter).
  • Trekking Lodges (Tea House or Home Stay) During the Trek.
  • Trekking Camping Equipments likes; (Tent, mattress, dining tent, kitchen ten, toilet tent)

  • Assistant Guide for the group 5 or above.

  • Approval of Certificate after the successful trekking.
  • Supplementary energy bar, crackers, Cookies and Halls etc.
  • Seasonal fruits likes; Apple, Oranges, pomegran and Blackberry etc.
  • First Aid kit box (Guide will Carry it during the trekking).

Cost Excludes

  • Cold drink, such as beer, mineral water, cock, Fanta and Whisky etc.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, WIFI, Hot Shower, Shopping etc.
  • Your International air fare.
  • Nepal visa fee. (15 Days -25 U$D, 30 Days — 40U$D and 90 Days — 100 U$D.
  • Hotel in Kathmandu with Lunch and Dinner.
  • Trekking Equipments.
  • Travel insurance that is just in case.
  • Tips for Guide and porters.

Fixed Departure Dates

23 Mar, 2024 from Syabrubesi 03 Apr, 2024 to Sundarijal Duration 12 Days From US$ 1200/pers Availability
25 Mar, 2024 from Syabrubesi 05 Apr, 2024 to Sundarijal Duration 12 Days From US$ 1200/pers Availability
27 Mar, 2024 from Syabrubesi 07 Apr, 2024 to Sundarijal Duration 12 Days From US$ 1200/pers Availability
29 Mar, 2024 from Syabrubesi 09 Apr, 2024 to Sundarijal Duration 12 Days From US$ 1200/pers Availability
31 Mar, 2024 from Syabrubesi 11 Apr, 2024 to Sundarijal Duration 12 Days From US$ 1200/pers Availability
02 Apr, 2024 from Syabrubesi 13 Apr, 2024 to Sundarijal Duration 12 Days From US$ 1200/pers Availability
04 Apr, 2024 from Syabrubesi 15 Apr, 2024 to Sundarijal Duration 12 Days From US$ 1200/pers Availability
06 Apr, 2024 from Syabrubesi 17 Apr, 2024 to Sundarijal Duration 12 Days From US$ 1200/pers Availability
08 Apr, 2024 from Syabrubesi 19 Apr, 2024 to Sundarijal Duration 12 Days From US$ 1200/pers Availability
10 Apr, 2024 from Syabrubesi 21 Apr, 2024 to Sundarijal Duration 12 Days From US$ 1200/pers Availability
12 Apr, 2024 from Syabrubesi 23 Apr, 2024 to Sundarijal Duration 12 Days From US$ 1200/pers Availability
14 Apr, 2024 from Syabrubesi 25 Apr, 2024 to Sundarijal Duration 12 Days From US$ 1200/pers Availability
16 Apr, 2024 from Syabrubesi 27 Apr, 2024 to Sundarijal Duration 12 Days From US$ 1200/pers Availability
18 Apr, 2024 from Syabrubesi 29 Apr, 2024 to Sundarijal Duration 12 Days From US$ 1200/pers Availability
20 Apr, 2024 from Syabrubesi 01 May, 2024 to Sundarijal Duration 12 Days From US$ 1200/pers Availability
22 Apr, 2024 from Syabrubesi 03 May, 2024 to Sundarijal Duration 12 Days From US$ 1200/pers Availability
24 Apr, 2024 from Syabrubesi 05 May, 2024 to Sundarijal Duration 12 Days From US$ 1200/pers Availability
26 Apr, 2024 from Syabrubesi 07 May, 2024 to Sundarijal Duration 12 Days From US$ 1200/pers Availability
28 Apr, 2024 from Syabrubesi 09 May, 2024 to Sundarijal Duration 12 Days From US$ 1200/pers Availability
30 Apr, 2024 from Syabrubesi 11 May, 2024 to Sundarijal Duration 12 Days From US$ 1200/pers Availability

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FAQ's Before Travel

What is the highest point of Ganja La Pass Trek?

The main highest point of Ganja La pass Trek is 5120 meters.

Is it possible to do private Lantang Ganja La Pass Trek?

Yes, you can do it privately Langtang valley with Ganja La High Pass.

When is the best season to Ganja La pass Trek?

Best time to do Ganja La Pass trek from (September – October – November - December), February – March – April – May).

What types of permits are needed for Ganja La Pass Trek?

You needs two types of permits:

  1. TIMS Card.
  2. Langtang National Park Permit.

How to avoid the altitude mountain sickness in Ganja La Pass Trek?

  • Do not drink alcohol & smoke
  • Walk slowly while you climb up hill
  • Take a garlic soup and ginger tea
  • Do acclimatization and rest

Can I change my currency in Nepal?

Off course, you may change your currency in Kathmandu, Nepal; you can go to thamel areas and will find the money exchange office, after change the currency.

Can I charge my battery and cell Phone on the Ganja La Pass Trek?

Yes, you can charge your battery and Cell phone as well; during the trek, you can find the electricity and Solar Power. But they might be charge the extra cost

Is it difficult to do Ganja La Pass Trek?

It is challenging trip, we have to walk 12 to 14 days.

Is it safe for a solo female traveler?

No, it is not safe for a solo female and male travel, you have to take a Guide and porter teams, because Langtang Ganja La pass trek is high challenging and risk trek in Nepal.

Is it possible to get ATM and Bank on the Ganja La Pass Trek?

No, it is not possible to get ATM and Bank on the Ganja La Pass trek, so you must to takes Nepali currency from the Kathmandu.

Useful Information

Himalayan Local Guide Teams:

During the Langtang and Ganja La High Pass trekking, you will be complete with the best local guide and sharps team to make your trip even easier and remarkable. Local Guides are well-trained licensed Holders, and they have experienced trekking and Peak climbing all over the Nepal Himalayas regions.

Our Porters will also be consigned to carry your luggage. For two clients, will be consigned one porter, and shared luggage must not exceed more than 20 kg. We have never overloaded our porters. A share of two Guests for one porter, and one helper Guide with six members. If you require, we can also manage the one porter per head. But the cost will be around 25 U$D per day. Our staff members are all the local people of Mountains remote regions, and their physical and fitness can live easily and comfortably at high elevations without being affected. All our Guides and Sherpa are much respected as well as helpful too.

  • First Aid Trained Guide.
  • Government Registered License Holder Guide.
  • English Speaking Guide.

Tipping for Staff:

Tipping is continuously the traveler's/trekkers' choice and must be relied on for the best services. It is much treasured by the staff members and in the Nepalese culture. The tip is accepted and a pleasing way of thanking you. Tips are generally, offered at the end of your trip.

Communication during the trek:

Along the tip. You will find some networks, but you should pay the extra cost. You may find Wi-Fi and Telephone. Also, we can manage the local SIM card, but you need a Photocopy of your passport and a PP-size Photo as well. After you buy the sim card and use it for data, you can google access to contact your family and relatives through your mobile.

The trekkers will normally be from 2 to 20 Pax on trek. A group of 10 will be supplemented by a trekking leader, helper guide, and porter's team and we are also delighted to organize a single person within your time frame.  

Transportation services for Langtang Ganja La Pass:

Most of the trekkers want to go by local bus to Syabrubensi and Melamchi Bazzar to Return to Kathmandu. It will take around seven to eight hours to reach the destination, or some clients need private transportation like a jeep.

Physical Fitness Level and Health Condition:

Langtang Valley with Ganja La Pass is a challenging trek route in the Langtang region. The trekking will be around 6 to 7 hours per day where regard to the massif views. The trek route includes ascending, descending, and gradual ways flowing the best trekking trail during the journey. If your physical fitness level and Health condition are fine, then you can do this trip without any problem.

Extra Personal expenses during the Langtang Ganja La Pass trek:

Himalayan Local Guide (p). Ltd tries to provide all additional expenses not included in the package list. Food and hotel in Kathmandu will have to be managed by yourself. Travelers will bring extra personal money for the Nepal Visa fee, snacks, Hard and soft drinks, Mineral water, Wi-Fi, Battery Charge, Souvenirs, etc. We suggest you bring the U$D or EURO, which you may change to Nepali Rupees in Nepal, Kathmandu.

TREKKING EQUIPMENT LIST:

Body Clothing:

  • Sleeping Bag
  • Down Jacket
  • Three pairs of trekking t-shirts
  • Long sleeved shirts
  • Thermal Shirt for Colder place
  • Fleece Jacket
  • Warm wool Sweaters
  • Waterproof and windproof Jacket
  • Cotton Trekking pants with folding
  • Waterproof and windproof pants

Head and Face:

  • Sun Hat
  • Wool or fleece hat
  • Headlight
  • Sunglass
  • Sunscreen 50
  • Face wipes and towel

List of Foot wears:

  • Trekking Boats
  • ¾ Paris Preferably Cotton Socks
  • Crampon
  • One pairs extra Sport Shoes

Necessary Gears: 

  • Gaiters just in case if snow
  • Gloves and Thick Gloves
  • Big rucksack above the 40 L
  • Waterproof Bag Cover
  • Rain Coat
  • Trekking Pole (if you needed)
  • Laundry Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toothbrush
  • Toilet papers
  • Water peals
  • Bottle for drinking water
  • Pen and Note Book
  • Copy and Tourist Guide Book
  • Camera
  • Battery charger
  • Memory card
  • Cell Phone and Charger
  • Money Wallet
  • Altimeters and Playing card

First aid Kid:

  • Diamox
  • Cotton bandages
  • Paracetamol
  • Painkillers
  • Loperamide to Control diarrhea (just in Case).
  • Water purified tablets
  • Lozenges
  • Elastic bandages
  • Thermometer
  • Moleskin and sling.
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